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Sue Burrus
Botany and Bones
www.botanyandbones.com
Sue is a natural science illustrator whose work has appeared in exhibits in the U.S. and overseas. Her illustrations have appeared in books and journals, and she has conducted scientific illustration classes specifically for biology students.
Quinn Fitzpatrick
www.quinnfitzpatrick.com
Quinn is an artist, a musician, and a recent graduate of the Natural Science Illustration Program at the University of Washington. His specialties include wild cats, raptors, wild edible plants, and medicinal plants. His chosen media are graphite, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and photography.
Kathleen McKeehen, Scientific Illustrator
Kathleen is a teacher and freelance illustrator. Her work has appeared in Organic Gardening Magazine and The Herb Companion. View Kathleen’s artwork in the ASBA Members’ Gallery or at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators’
Science-Art.com.
- Botanical Drawing/Painting at Oil & Water Art Supply, Bainbridge Island – Ongoing on Tuesdays. Learn how botanical artists portray botanical subjects using pencils and watercolor. Oil & Water Art Supplies, Winslow, Bainbridge Island. Students pay per session. For additional details, contact 206-842-0477.
- Botanical Drawing at Gage Academy – Fridays,
January 20 – March 23, 2012; 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. Learn the techniques of line and shading to portray botanical subjects accurately. All levels welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: (206) 323-GAGE or www.gageacademy.org. - NEW Painting Nature in Watercolor at Gage Academy – Fridays, January 20 – March 23, 2012; 1:30-4:30 PM. Use dry-brush watercolor technique to portray natural subjects such as birds, animals, shells, skulls, and plants. Students will be able to choose their own subjects. All levels welcome. Contact: (206) 323-GAGE or www.gageacademy.org.
- Botanical Watercolor at Poulsbo Parks & Recreation – Mondays,
January 23 – March 12, 2012 (no class Feb. 20); 7:00-9:30 PM. Using washes and dry-brush technique, learn to paint botanical subjects that are realistic, accurate, and beautiful. All levels welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: (360) 779-9898 or View Class & Activity Brochure. - Botanical Illustration at Winslow Art Center – Starting in January 2012. Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 PM. Learn about the botanical drawing and botanical painting techniques used by botanical artists. Beginners are welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: Martha. A new website for Winslow Art Center will be launched soon at www.winslowartcenter.com.
- Botanical Watercolor at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Winter classes will be announced soon. Please visit the Bloedel Reserve Course Schedule for updates. Until then, please direct all questions to Kathleen McKeehen. This class is usually scheduled on Thursdays. - Studio Classes
Botanical drawing and watercolor classes in Kathleen’s Indianola studio. Contact Kathleen for more information.
Louise M. Smith Botanical Art
www.greenstems.com
Louise teaches at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Gage Academy of Art and the University of Washington Natural Science Illustration Certificate Program.
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education
Certificate Program in Natural Science Illustration
Enrollment is open for the Certificate in Natural Science Illustration at the University of Washington. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2011. Interested applicants must submit a letter describing their work experience and knowledge of the field. Applicants must also submit a resume and samples of their work. The Autumn 2011 program began on October 10, 2011. To receive information about future sessions, add your name to the mailing list.
Students accepted into this program will complete the following coursework:
- Introduction to Natural Science Illustration
- Zoological Illustration
- Wildlife Illustration
- Vertebrate Illustration
- Applied Techniques of Natural Science Illustration
- Botanical Illustration
Detailed information about this nine-month program is available on the University of Washington’s website for Professional & Continuing Education.
